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Nutrition

Avoiding Litigation Woes Involving Nutrition and Pressure Ulcers

November 15, 2012
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Frequently I am asked to review medical records to determine if an individual’s pressure ulcers failed to heal because of inadequate or inappropriate nutri...

Can Cachexia Lead to an Unavoidable Pressure Ulcer?

September 19, 2014
B Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Last month, I discussed the results of the NPUAP's 2014 "Unavoidable Pressure Injury: State of the Science and Consensus Outcomes" conference and their goal...

Cultural Diversity Impacts Nutrition Interventions in Wound Management

April 9, 2013
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND As the ethnic diversity in the United States continues to increase, clinicians should understand how food, culture and religious practices impact the nutri...

Dietary Protein: Timing is Key for Preserving Lean Body Mass

March 31, 2016
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Recently, I attended a webinar that focused on dietary protein and preserving lean muscle mass. There is a wealth of research on this topic, in particular,...

Do Mega Doses of Dietary Minerals Support Wound Healing?

December 2, 2015
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Last month I discussed the value of consuming a "balanced diet" versus taking mega doses of vitamins for wound healing. This month the focus is on minerals...

Global Malnutrition Composite Score Addresses Gap in Care

July 1, 2021
Malnutrition is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among older hospitalized adults, yet it often goes undiagnosed and therefore untreated. It has been established that malnourished...

Healing Wounds and Protecting Hearts

February 3, 2016
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND February is American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world on the 14th. So what is the connection between protecting your heart, e...

How Cultural Values and Religious Beliefs Impact the Decision for Enteral Feeding

February 13, 2014
By Mary Ellen Posthauer, RDN, CD, LD, FAND Lindsay Andronaco's blog, "How Can Wound Care Nurses Provide Culturally Sensitive Care" prompted me to reflect on similar situations that I have encounter...

How Identifying Malnutrition Can Help You Provide High Quality, Affordable Care

October 8, 2013
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND In September, the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and the MEDSURG Nursing Journal simultane...

How Obesity Impacts the Wound Healing Nutrition Plan

August 31, 2015
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND "I know Susie Q has a stage IV pressure ulcer on her sacrum but she is obese so she certainly doesn't need any more calories." Clinicians and family member...
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